Job Hunting Archives - ModernFilipina.ph

Your BA Course Won’t Mean a Dead-End Job: Why Consider Taking It

September 9, 2019

“Wag ka mag BA course ha? Wala kang matinong trabaho don. Bachelor of Science is the way, iha!” - Random Tita Who Must Not Be Named, 2010 I was a high school senior on the cusp of graduation when a conce...

Top 5 Emerging Job Opportunities in 2019

Karol Borja

June 25, 2019

Careers, Job Hunting, Trends

You’ve finally walked down the graduation aisle after years of conflicts with terror profs and freeloaders, epiphanies about who you are and what you should really be doing, and adventures with lifelong fri...

How to Develop Your Critical Thinking Skills

Dyan Carolino

January 10, 2018

Job Hunting, Mind & Body, Tips

Are you an employee eyeing the next stage of your career? Are you a candidate looking to land your dream job? Having critical thinking skills will make you a better candidate. According to a LinkedIn ...

10 Ways to Ruin Your Chances of Getting a Job

Joy Soriano

June 7, 2017

Careers, Job Hunting

Recruiters have about five to seven seconds to scan your résumé before they make a call to keep it or chuck it in the recycling bin. Big companies using applicant tracking software have even more sophistica...

Should You Take a Break After College?

Iss Bautista

May 24, 2017

Careers, Job Hunting

We can all agree that college is one of the most emotionally, mentally, and physically taxing moments in our lives. But, when it comes to taking a break before entering the workforce, fresh grads have varyi...

Get Over Yourself: Surviving Your First Job

Joy Soriano

April 18, 2017

Careers, Job Hunting, Working Life

A funny thing happened at work the other day. A young employee came up to a manager and said she wasn’t up to working. Why? She didn’t feel like working. It’s the kind of episode that makes my generation...

Ready for a Career Change? Tips on Surviving the Job Hunt

Angie Duarte

April 3, 2017

Careers, Job Hunting, Working Life

The Job Hunt. I can think of few things more intimidating. In today’s economic climate of uncertainty, the phrase has taken on an even more overwhelming meaning. Add that to the ever-increasing competi...

For the Almost Graduate: Why It’s Worth Getting a Summer Job

Karol Borja

March 21, 2017

Job Hunting, Working Life

Time flies, doesn’t it? You can probably remember what it was like the first time you stepped into campus or when you introduced yourself to the unfamiliar faces of your blockmates. Now, you’re a few qui...

5 Qualities That Will Get You Hired

Berna Sastrillo

January 6, 2016

Careers, Job Hunting

Happy New Year, Modern Filipinas! Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? Apart from losing weight and traveling more this year, what else should be on the list? In case “look for a job” is part of yo...

7 Pre-Employment Documents You Should Have

Daphne Bual

August 13, 2015

Careers, Job Hunting

5

After going through grueling interviews and screenings when you apply for your first job or switch to a new career, you'll need to prepare some pre-employment requirements. Not all companies or employers as...